Beach clamp

Abstract

The disclosure provides a device which can be used to secure an article, such as a blanket, towel, sheet or similar article, in place on a sandy or dirt surface, or on the surface of a chair, or to hang an article from a railing, line, chair, etc. to facilitate drying the article, keeping the article clean, or keeping soiled articles separated from other articles or surfaces. The device comprises a clamp portion attached to a malleable body portion. The body portion can be bent into an “L” shape and used as an anchor or into a “U” or “J” shape and used as a hook.

1 . A device comprising a clamp portion attached to a malleable body portion. 
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the body portion is elongated. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein the body portion has a tapered distal edge. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the body portion incorporates at least one malleable element. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein the malleable element comprises a metal wire. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein the metal wire is generally centrally located along a longitudinal axis of the body portion. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the body portion comprises a thermoplastic material. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the clamp portion comprises an upper jaw and a lower jaw. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the upper and lower jaws are pivotally movable toward and away from each other and further comprising a biasing means for biasing the upper and lower jaws together. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the body portion is bendable to a position generally 90° relative to a longitudinal axis of the device.